Praying…In the Meantime
Psalms 5:1-12
1. Setting
• part of a group of psalms (3-7) arising from hostile and painful experiences (David/Absalom)
• five sections that address God and describe the crisis
• five sections that address God and describe the crisis
2. Requesting God to Hear 1-3
• urgent words, sighs and cries (Rom. 8:26)
• persistent preparation and expectation (Lev. 1:7-8, Hab. 2:1)
• persistent preparation and expectation (Lev. 1:7-8, Hab. 2:1)
3. Recognizing God’s Character 4-6
• His character as the basis of prayer
• scouting what he loves and hates
• scouting what he loves and hates
4. Reverencing God in Approach 7-8
• through the “multitude” of unfailing love
• primary appeal: the way you want me to go
• primary appeal: the way you want me to go
5. Referring the Rebellious to God 9-10
• description and plea for guilty sentence (2 Thess. 1:6-7)
• because of the “multitude” of their transgressions
• because of the “multitude” of their transgressions
6. Resolving to Rely on God 11-12
• refuge and rejoicing
• wrapped around with favor (1 Sam. 17:7)
• wrapped around with favor (1 Sam. 17:7)
7. So What?
• Because God is holy and merciful, seek His guidance and trust Him to deliver.
• Discern your desperation factor and pray the promises of God.
• connection to Christ: Col. 1:13-14 and see “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” (Matheson)
• Discern your desperation factor and pray the promises of God.
• connection to Christ: Col. 1:13-14 and see “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” (Matheson)